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May 22
X-ray: iFixit looks inside the Fujifilm X-M1

iFixit gives us a look inside Fujifilm's X-M1, its entry-level X-Trans ILC, from a safe distance. Read more

May 21
Striking: Photos from a lightning hotspot in Venezuela

For landscape photographer and storm chaser Jonas Piontek, 'Lightning Capital of the World' Lake Maracaibo in Venezuela is practically paradise. Read more

May 20
Hasselblad offers no-loss trade-up on H6D to those waiting for 100MP back

With the Hasselblad 100c 100MP back delayed by the after-effects of the Japanese earthquake, the company has introduced a trade-up deal for photographers who want to get their hands on the new H6D medium format body sooner rather than later. Read more

LandscapePro software promises simple steps to dramatic changes

Anthropics Technology, the makers of the PortraitPro software application, claims its new software makes quick work of time-intensive processing jobs like replacing skies. Read more

Google teams with IMAX to create next-gen VR rigs for the film industry

At its I/O developer conference this week, Google announced a new partnership with IMAX to develop VR camera rigs for the film industry using its Jump VR platform. Read more

2016 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras around $500

While they don't necessarily grab the headlines, one thing is for certain: entry-level interchangeable lens cameras sell by the truckload. In our latest roundup we'll pick out the best options for those wanting to spend around $500. Read more

May 19
Processor designer ARM acquires Apical

Processor designer ARM is hoping to strengthen its position in new markets by acquiring imaging technology company Apical. Read more

Michael Reichmann, founder of Luminous-Landscape, dies aged 71

We are very sad to report the death of Michael Reichmann, founder of Luminous-Landscape. Michael was a towering figure in the digital photography press and he will be greatly missed by everyone that knew him and by his millions of readers. Read more

Fast and steady: Tamron 85mm F1.8 Di VC USD real-world samples

The Tamron 85mm F1.8 claims the title of the world's first fast-aperture 85mm lens with stabilization. We've spent some time getting to know it on full-frame and crop sensor bodies alike. Read more

Weather-resistant Fujifilm 2x teleconverter brings 1219mm focal length to X-Series

A new weather-resistant 2x teleconverter from Fujifilm will offer up to 1219mm equiv. focal range when used with the company's X-series ILCs. Read more

May 18
Google Art Camera uses robotic system to take gigapixel photos of museum paintings

A new robotic camera system Google has developed called 'Art Camera' has made it possible for the organization to digitize paintings faster than ever before. Read more

VR / Action cameras forum just launched

Are you excited about VR but frustrated that we don't have a clearly demarcated area in our forums for you to talk about it? You're not alone, probably. But we're pleased to announce that your nightmare is over, with the launch of our dedicated VR and action cameras forum! Read more

Sony Xperia XA Ultra comes with 16MP OIS front cam

Sony's Xperia XA Ultra puts the focus on the front camera with a 16MP stabilized imager. Read more

Fast machines: Shooting motocross with the Nikon D5 and Canon 1D X II

With 12 and 14 frames per second on tap respectively, the Nikon D5 and Canon EOS-1D X Mark II are both high-speed sports-shooting machines. So, we took them to photograph some other high-speed machines at a motocross practice northeast of Seattle. Read more

Go wide or go home: Voigtlander 15mm Super-Wide-Heliar lens gallery

Voigtlander's 15mm F4.5 Super-Wide-Heliar is newly available for Sony E-mount, so we put it to work on the Sony a7R II shooting landscapes. See gallery

May 17
Samsung offers NX1 and NX500 firmware updates

Samsung may have one foot out the door of the digital camera market, but at least for now it appears to be keeping its NX1 and NX500 up to speed with an Android Marshmallow compatibility update. Read more

DxOMark Mobile Report: Lenovo Moto G Plus

The Lenovo Moto G Plus performs on par with flagship devices like the iPhone 6s Plus and Google Nexus 6P in DxOMark's mobile testing. Read more

Primer: What is VR, and why should photographers care?

From Sphericam to Theta, and from the New York Times to your local real estate agent, the age of 'consumer virtual reality' seems to have finally arrived. What's changed and why is VR in the headlines? Read more

Above and beyond: Lenovo Moto G Plus first impressions review

In our initial testing, the Moto G Plus camera produces image quality that we would typically expect from devices in a higher price bracket. Read more

Lenovo's Moto G Plus comes with 1/2.4-inch sensor and fingerprint reader

The Moto G Plus is a mid-range smartphone, but its camera specification wouldn't look out of place on much more expensive device. Read more

Broncolor launches battery-powered Siros studio heads for location photographers

Swiss lighting manufacturer bronocolor has announced the Siros 400 L and 800 L, a pair of battery-powered studio heads. Read more

Day at the track: Canon EOS-1D X Mark II samples

The EOS-1D X Mark II is the latest flagship body from Canon boasting a 20.2MP CMOS sensor, 14 fps continuous shooting and a new 61-point autofocus system. We brought it out to Evergreen Motocross Park in Monroe, Washington to get some initial impressions. See gallery

May 16
Yi action camera updates original with 4K video

Chinese company Yi has updated its action camera with a Sony IMX377 12MP 1/2.3" sensor, improving its top resolution to 4K compared to the original model's 1080p maximum. Read more

Sony expects to restart image sensor production by end of month

Sony, one of the biggest sensor manufacturers for the photographic industry, has announced its sensor plant in the earthquake-hit Kumamoto region will be ready to begin production again by the end of this month. Read more

Nikon D500: First impressions review

The Nikon D500 is a 21MP DSLR that inherits a lot of the key features from Nikon's flagship camera the D5, but packs them into a smaller APS-C format body. The long-awaited successor to the D300s, the D500 is Nikon's most professional DX-format camera ever, and we've been using one for a little while. Read more

2016 Roundup: Interchangeable Lens Cameras $800-1200

Many consumers are likely to shop for cameras based on price and capability, rather than according to whether a certain model contains a mirror or not. In this category, you'll find both mirrorless and DSLR cameras that are highly capable, offer built-in high-spec viewfinders and a bevy of external controls. Read more

May 15
Readers' Showcase: Arek Halusko

When the stresses of running his own business catch up to him, DPR reader Arek Halusko turns to photography. Based in BC, he's drawn to street scenes where there's always something to shoot around the corner. See more

May 14
Rice Hill: Shooting in Riisitunturi National Park

Summer is all but upon us in the Northern Hemisphere, but it's never too early to plan your winter photo trips. Veteran landscape shooter Erez Marom makes a strong case for heading to Finland. Read more

Stormy weather: Photographer Mike Olbinski captures Oklahoma tornado

Most photographers are ready to head home after a 10-hour wedding shoot, but Mike Olbinski isn't your average wedding photographer. Read more

May 13
SmugMug Films:  Passport to Morocco

SmugMug's newest film features travel photographer Trey Ratcliff as he explores the Moroccan towns of Fez and Chefchaouen and discusses his own journey as a photographer. Read more

COOPH Field Jacket is waterproof, designed for photographers

COOPH wants to keep you and your photo gear dry in a specially designed, waterproof jacket that won't cramp your style. Read more

LG introduces live-streaming action cam with LTE built-in

Korean electronics manufacturer LG has announced a new action cam that can stream live content to the internet via built-in 3G and LTE connectivity. Learn more

Nikon D500 real-world sample gallery updated

Shooting with the Nikon D500 continues, both in Seattle and in very warm Palm Springs, California. See gallery

May 12
Facebook announces support for 360 degree photos

Facebook users will soon be able to upload 360 degree photos directly to Facebook and view them in the news feed. Read more

EyeEm launches The Roll for iOS, an intelligent take on your Camera Roll

EyeEm's brand new iOS app wants to save you from the mess that is your Camera Roll. It uses machine learning to sort, tag, keyword and pick your best shots. Read more

Samsung unveils 256GB EVO Plus microSD card

Samsung's new microSDXC card offers an incredible 256GB storage space with room for up to 55,200 photos. Read more

Sigma offers part replacement to prevent lenses scratching Pentax K-1

Lens manufacturer Sigma has announced that it will replace parts on its Pentax-mount lenses that are known to scratch the new Pentax K-1 full-frame camera. Read more

Benchmark performance: Nikon D810 in-depth review

Our long-awaited review of the Nikon D810 is now published! The D810 is Nikon's flagship high-resolution DSLR and although it was released some time ago, it remains a benchmark camera in many important respects. We've been shooting with - and testing - the D810 for a long time. Click through to read the review

2016 Roundup: Consumer Long Zoom Compacts

Not everyone wants to pay a premium for a long zoom camera. Thankfully, there are many reasonably priced cameras available, though they won't offer the same image quality as enthusiast models. In this roundup we look at big zoom cameras with more consumer-friendly price tags.  Read more

May 11
Corel AfterShot Pro 3 launches with new touchup tool, recovery algorithm

Corel has launched AfterShot Pro 3, the latest version of its photo editing software, re-vamping its highlight recovery algorithm and adding new touchup tools. Read more

US journalist wins Anja Niedringhaus Award for Sudan conflict series

The Anja Niedringhaus award for Courage in Photojournalism has gone to Kenya-based photographer Adriane Ohanesian for her ongoing coverage of the conflicts in Sudan and South Sudan. Learn more

Instagram gets a new logo, monochrome interface

Instagram has made a significant design change to its logo, and has introduced a monochrome user interface that puts more emphasis on photos. Read more

Heavenly bodies: Nikon D810 & D810A field test

José Francisco Salgado is an Emmy-nominated astronomer, photographer and educator. He joined us when took Nikon’s D810 and D810A down to southern California recently to capture the stunning desert vistas and night skies near Death Valley. See video

Bright idea: Canon debuts EF-M 28mm F3.5 Macro with built-in LEDs

Canon is introducing the first macro lens for its EOS M system, offering two built-in LEDs to illuminate close subjects. Read more

Canon 600EX II-RT improves continuous flash firing in top-of-the-line Speedlite

The Canon Speedlite 600EX II-RT updates the manufacturer's top-shelf flash unit, claiming it fires up to 1.5x faster in continuous shooting with AA batteries or up to 2x with a new CP-E4N optional battery pack. Learn more

Canon PowerShot SX620 HS brings 25x optical zoom to pocketable form

Canon's new PowerShot SX620 HS refreshes its budget superzoom lineup with a 25-625mm equiv. lens. Read more

May 10
Huawei launches Honor V8 with 12MP dual-camera module

Huawei's Honor V8 comes with a very similar dual-camera setup to the P9 that includes two 12MP main cameras, but it does without the Leica branding. Read more

Manfrotto launches secure backpack with concealed rear opening

Accessory manufacturer Manfrotto has launched a new backpack that hides the opening of its main camera compartment between the bag and the person carrying it. Read more

Keeping the faith: Pentax K-1 video overview

Pentax shooters have waited a long time to join the full frame club, and with the release of the K-1 DSLR that wait is finally over. But the appeal reaches beyond current Pentaxians thanks to its 36MP sensor, innovative features and a very aggressive price point. Take a look at what makes this camera unique. See video

The ultimate hiking partner? Sony's RX10 III goes the distance

Sony's new Cyber-shot RX10 III might look a lot like the older RX10 II, but its lens is something else. With a versatile 24-600mm equiv. range, on paper it's a great traveling companion, which is why DPR editor's editor chose it to take on a weekend hike. See how he got on

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